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MySQL

MySQL is an open source RDBMS that uses SQL to create and manage databases. As a relational database, MySQL stores data in tables of rows and columns organized into schemas. A schema defines how data is organized and stored and describes the relationship among various tables.

Founded 1995 Austin, TX 10000+ employees Acquired (Oracle)

MySQL Pros & Cons

Key strengths and limitations to consider

Strengths

  • Popular open-source relational database
  • Easy to learn and use
  • Strong hosting options (PlanetScale, etc.)
  • Large community and resources

Limitations

  • Less sophisticated than PostgreSQL
  • Oracle ownership concerns
  • Scaling limitations at extremes

Ideal For

Who benefits most from MySQL

Quick Analysis

Widely-used open-source relational database. Popular choice for web applications and content management systems.

1

Web application backends

2

Content management systems

3

E-commerce platforms

4

Startups and small applications

Open Source

Key Features

  • Scalable cloud storage with automatic optimization
  • SQL-based analytics with sub-second query performance
  • Secure data sharing across teams and organizations

Popular Integrations

MySQL works seamlessly with these tools:

WordPress as primary CMS
PlanetScale for managed hosting
Laravel and PHP frameworks
Airbyte for ETL

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